Furniture with adjustable work surface

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a piece of furniture having at least one adjustable work surface. The furniture includes a mast, a work surface having a first mast hole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole that is fastened to the work surface, at least one torsion lever, a torsion spring, at least one handle, and at least one linkage. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring increasing the diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user then releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast and preventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application contains subject matter which is related to the subjectmatter of the following co-pending application. The below-listedapplication is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety:

This is a U.S. non-provisional application that is a continuation inpart of a U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 17/338,673, inventorHarrison Powell et al., entitled “ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORKSTATION”, filedJun. 4, 2021.

Which is a U.S. non-provisional application that claims the benefit of aU.S. provisional application, Ser. No. 63/078,973, inventor HarrisonPowell, entitled “ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT MOBILE WORKSTATION”, filed Sep. 16,2020.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a piece of furniture having at least oneadjustable work surface. The furniture includes a mast, a work surfacehaving a first mast hole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole thatis fastened to the work surface, at least one torsion lever, a torsionspring, at least one handle, and at least one linkage. A user pulls thehandle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion springincreasing the diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surfaceto be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user then releases thehandle causing the torsion lever to reposition the torsion spring suchthat the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast and preventing thework surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Before our invention, current adjustable height workstation offeringsallowed limited ergonomic working positions. In this regard, as anexample, the height of work surfaces and fixtures to hold a computerdisplay was limited to positions suitable for a person who might chooseto sit on a chair/yoga ball or stand while working. In theirconstruction, most current workstations utilize at least two supportposts. The length of the support posts is selected to accommodate thehigher working surfaces and as such tends to limit the adjustability ofthe workstation for people who choose to sit on the floor to work. Inthis regard, the support posts do not allow the workstation surfacesthat are holding components to be lowered to a useful height in which aperson sitting on the floor can comfortably work on the workstationsurfaces and easily view an attached computer monitor among otherthings.

A key shortcoming of current workstations is that the large surface andsupport posts of the workstation get in the way of a user's knees thuslimiting the ability and accessibility to comfortably sit correctly onthe floor and work at the workstation. Also, current workstationsrequire additional accessories to better support the ergonomic needs ofa user, such as a monitor stand and keyboard attachment, none of whichare easily configurable for use by a user who chooses to work whilebeing seated on the floor.

Another shortcoming is that current workstations have limited mobilityfor a user to move them around a room, as they need a power sourcesupplied by a power cord to operate motorized devices designed to raiseand lower the various working surfaces. Also, such configurations limitthe ability of the workstation to be positioned and fitted into a cornerof a room in a manner that is desirable and useable by a person.

The present invention addresses these and other shortcomings byproviding a workstation that can adjust, without the need forelectricity, from standing positions to sitting positions on the floor,a work surface that allows a variety of sitting positions withoutgetting in the way of a user's knees, utilizes a mast system to allow avariety of ergonomic attachments, exhibits the ability to fit in thecorner of a room, can be moved around a room without the need for cords,and other advantages. For these reasons and shortcomings as well asother reasons and shortcomings there is a long-felt need that gives riseto the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantagesare provided through the provision of a piece of furniture having atleast one adjustable work surface. The furniture comprises a mast, and awork surface having a first mast hole. A torsion plate has a second masthole. The torsion plate is fastened to the work surface. At least onetorsion lever is movably fastened on the torsion plate. A torsion springhas a first spring end that connects to a first one of the torsion leverand a second spring end that connects to a second one of the torsionlever. The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second masthole, and the torsion spring.

The furniture comprises at least one handle, and at least one linkagethat has a first linkage end, and a second linkage end. The handle ismovably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever ismovably connected to the second linkage end. A user pulls the handlecausing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first springend or the second spring end increasing the diameter of the torsionspring and allowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on themast. The user releases the handle causing the torsion lever toreposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring enddecreasing the diameter of the torsion spring such that the torsionspring constricts gripping the mast preventing the work surface frommoving horizontally or vertically along the mast.

Additional shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additionaladvantages are provided through the provision of a method of using apiece of furniture that has at least one adjustable work surface. Themethod comprises the steps of pulling, by way of a user, at least one ofa handle causing a torsion lever to reposition at least one of a firstspring end or a second spring end increasing the diameter of a torsionspring allowing a work surface to be slidably repositioned on a mast.

A piece of furniture comprises the mast, the work surface has a firstmast hole. A torsion plate has a second mast hole. The torsion plate isfastened to the work surface. At least one of the torsion lever ismovably fastened on the torsion plate. The torsion spring has the firstspring end that connects to the first one of the torsion lever and thesecond spring end that connects to the second one of the torsion lever.The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, andthe torsion spring. The furniture comprises at least one handle, and atleast one linkage has a first linkage end and a second linkage end. Thehandle is movably connected to the first linkage end and the torsionlever is movably connected to the second linkage end.

The method continues by repositioning, by way of the user, the worksurface along the mast. And releasing the handle, by way of the user,causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first springend or the second spring end decreasing the diameter of the torsionspring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mastpreventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically alongthe mast.

Additional shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additionaladvantages are provided through the provision of a piece of furniturehaving more than one adjustable work surface comprising at least onemast. More than one of a work surface. Each of the work surfaces has afirst mast hole. At least one torsion plate, for each work surface, hasa second mast hole. The torsion plate is fastened to the work surface.At least one torsion lever, for each work surface, is movably fastenedon the torsion plate. A torsion spring, for each work surface, has afirst spring end that connects to the first one of the torsion lever anda second spring end that connects to the second one of the torsionlever. The mast passes through the first mast hole, the second masthole, and the torsion spring.

The furniture comprises at least one handle for each work surface, andat least one linkage, for each work surface, has a first linkage end,and a second linkage end. The handle is movably connected to the firstlinkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the secondlinkage end. A user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever toreposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring endincreasing the diameter of the torsion spring and allowing the worksurface to be slidably repositioned on the mast. The user releases thehandle causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the firstspring end or the second spring end decreasing the diameter of thetorsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mastpreventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically alongthe mast.

Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniquesof the present invention. Other embodiments and aspects of the inventionare described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimedinvention. For a better understanding of the invention with advantagesand features, refer to the description and the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularlypointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion ofthe specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, andadvantages of the invention are apparent from the following detaileddescription taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates one example of a top right perspective view offurniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIGS. 2-4 illustrate one example of a front bottom perspective view offurniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 5 illustrates one example of a torsion spring assembly;

FIG. 6 illustrates one example of a bottom right perspective view offurniture having at least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 7 illustrates one example of a front view of furniture having atleast one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 8 illustrates one example of a back side view of furniture havingat least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 9 illustrates one example of a top view of furniture having atleast one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 10 illustrates one example of a bottom view of furniture having atleast one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 11 illustrates one example of a right side view of furniture havingat least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 12 illustrates one example of a left side view of furniture havingat least one adjustable work surface;

FIG. 13 illustrates one example of furniture having more than oneadjustable work surface;

FIG. 14 illustrates exemplary embodiments of adjustable work surfacesincorporated into a plurality of different kinds of furniture;

FIG. 15 illustrates one example of a method using furniture having atleast one adjustable work surface; and

FIG. 16 illustrates exemplary embodiments of a method of adjusting awork surface that can be interchangeably used with the methods of thepresent invention.

The detailed description explains the preferred embodiments of theinvention, together with advantages and features, by way of example withreference to the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Turning now to the drawings in greater detail, it will be seen that inFIG. 1 there is illustrated a piece of furniture 100 that has anadjustable height work surface 106. In operation, a user 502 can pullhandles 122 that are located on the underside of the work surface 106which by way of a linkage 130/134 and torsion lever 136 loosens theconstricting grip of a torsion spring 138 on a mast 120 enough to allowthe work surface to be raised or lowered 406 by the user 502.

An advantage, in the present invention, is that the work surface 106 canbe lowered to as low as floor level 202 proximate to the top of the legs116/118 where the user 502 can ergonomically work when sitting on thefloor. In this position, user 502 can sit on the floor and use the worksurface 106. Pulling the handles 122 increases the diameter of thetorsion spring 138 allowing the user 502 to adjust 406 the work surface106 height to any point between floor level 202 to medium height 204level near the middle of the mast 120 to maximum height level 206 nearthe top of the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, leg support 112 can be fastened to the mast120 proximate to floor 408 and more than one leg 116/118 can beinterconnected with the leg support 112. The legs 116/118 are spreadapart wider than the work surface 106, with respect to the mast 120,allowing the user 502 to movably adjust the work surface 106 to anyheight between a floor level height 202 proximate to the height of theleg 116/118, through a medium height 204 level, to a high height 206level proximate to the height of the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the legs 116/118 can be interconnected withone or more connectors 110/114 and leg extensions 104/108 such that thework surface 106 is level and mast 120, legs 116/118 with connectors110/114 and leg extensions 104/108 form at least three floor 408contacting points stabilizing the furniture 100 for use.

Leg levelers 102 can be fastened to the end of the leg extension 104/108and mast 120 floor 408 contact point to provide non-slip grip contactpoints as well as micro height adjustability to ensure that thefurniture 100 and thus the work surface 106 can be leveled and smoothlyused or otherwise operated by the user 502. In other exemplaryembodiments, where a leg leveler 102 is not required, the leg levelerscan be end caps 102 that fasten to the ends of the leg extensions104/108 and mast 120, floor contact points to provide a gripping surfaceto prevent the furniture 100 from easily sliding on the floor 408.

The work surface 106 can be made of wood, laminated wood, plastic,metal, a combination thereof, or other materials, as may be requiredand/or desired in a particular embodiment. The mast 120, legs 116/118,connectors 110/114, and leg extensions 104/108 can be made of metal,plastic, a combination thereof, or other materials, as may be requiredand/or desired in a particular embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2-4 , there is illustrated one example of a frontbottom perspective view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustablework surface 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the furniture 100 cancomprise a mast 120 and at least one of a handle 122. A work surface 100has a first mast hole 148. A torsion plate 142 has a second mast hole150. The torsion plate 142 is fastened to the work surface 106. At leastone of the torsion lever 136 is movably fastened on the torsion plate142. A torsion spring 138 has a first spring end 154 that connects tothe first one of the torsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 thatconnects to the second one of the torsion lever 136. The mast 120 passesthrough the first mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and thetorsion spring 138.

At least one linkage 130/134 has a first linkage end 126, and a secondlinkage end 158. The handle 122 is movably connected to the firstlinkage end 124 and the torsion lever 136 is movably connected to thesecond linkage end 158. A user 502 pulls the handle 402/404 causing thetorsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the first springend 154 or the second spring end 156 (better illustrated in at leastFIG. 5 ) increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 allowing thework surface 106 to be slidably repositioned on the mast 120. The user502 releases the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or the second springend 156 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138 such that thetorsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the worksurface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the linkage 130/134 can be any number ofsegments interconnected together between the handle 122 and the torsionlever 136. The linkage 130/134 can be fabricated from metal, plastic,polymer, wire rope, springs, a combination thereof, or other materialsand/or configurations, as may be required and/or desired in a particularembodiment. Fasteners, pulleys, gears, bearings, and other hardware canbe used as necessary to interlock the linkage segments and create smoothand efficient adjustability of the work surface 106 by user 502 bypulling the handles 122 and movably sliding the work surface 106 up anddown 406 the mast 120, then releasing the handles 122 locking by way ofthe torsion spring 138 the work surface 106 into position on the mast120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the linkage 130/134 comprises a firstlinkage 130 and a second linkage 134. The first link 130 and the secondlink 134 are movably connected.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first linkage 130 can be rotatablyfastened 128 to the work surface 106 creating a pivot point in which thefirst linkage 130 can be rotated about by way of a user 502 pullinghandle 122.

In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the first linkage 130 or thesecond linkage 134 has an adjustment slot 126. In operation, the handle122 adjustably interconnects with the adjustment slot 124 setting apredetermined resting tension of the torsion spring 138. The restingtension of the torsion spring 138 is, with the handles 122 untouched bythe user 502, the amount of constriction gripping force the torsion coil138 applies to the mast 120 to prevent the work surface 106 from movinghorizontally or vertically along the mast 120. In operation, when user502 pulls the handles the torsion lever 136 moves causing a reduction inthe resting tension of the torsion spring 138 and increasing thediameter of the torsion spring 138 sufficiently enough to allow the worksurface to be slidable 406 up and down the mast 120. When user 502releases the handles the torsion lever 136 moves returning the restingtension of the torsion spring 138 reducing the diameter of the torsioncoil 138 to the predetermined level of constricting and gripping forceon the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from moving horizontallyor vertically along the mast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the handle 122 can be movable and fastenedto the work surface 106. In this regard, while the handle moves andfunctions as intended, the handle 122, assembly 124 can be fastened 160to the work surface 106.

In an exemplary embodiment, an upper torsion plate 146 has a third masthole 152. The upper torsion plate 146 and the torsion plate 142 arefastened together with the work surface 106 therebetween. The mast 120passes through the third mast hole 152. The torsion plate 142 and theupper torsion plate 146 can be made of metal, plastic, a combinationthereof, or other materials, as may be required and/or desired in aparticular embodiment.

In an exemplary embodiment, more than one of a bearing 144 is positionedproximate to the second mast hole 150 and secured to the torsion plate,and positioned proximate to the third mast hole 152 and secured to theupper torsion plate 146. The mast 120 passes through the bearing 144.The bearings 144 enable the work surface 106 to slide smoothly up anddown the mast 120 without binding.

In an exemplary embodiment, furniture 100 can be a workstation, desk, ortable as illustrated in at least FIGS. 1 and 2 , a cabinet 308, a closet306, an entertainment center 304, a bookshelf or shelf 302, or othertypes and kinds of furniture as may be desired and/or required in aparticular embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , there is illustrated one example of a torsionspring assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, a torsion spring assemblycan comprise a torsion spring 138, and more than one torsion lever 136.The torsion spring 138 can have a first spring end 154 that connects tothe first one of the torsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 thatconnects to the second one of the torsion lever 136.

A user 502 pulls the handle 402/404 causing the torsion lever 136 toreposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 154 or thesecond spring end 156 increasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138,reducing the resting tension, allowing the work surface 106 to beslidably repositioned on the mast 120. The user 502 releases the handle122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at least one ofthe first spring end 154 or the second spring end 156 decreasing thediameter of the torsion spring 138, restoring the resting tension, suchthat the torsion spring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventingthe work surface 106 from moving horizontally or vertically along themast 120.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torsion lever 136 can be extendedproximate to the perimeter of the work surface 106 and configured tooperate as a linkage 130/134. A handle 122 can be fastened to thetorsion lever 136 so that user 502 can change the resting tension of thetorsion spring 138 allowing the work surface 106 to be repositioned onthe mast 120.

Referring to FIG. 6 , there is illustrated one example of a bottom rightperspective view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable worksurface 106. Referring to FIG. 7 , there is illustrated one example of afront view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface106. Referring to FIG. 8 , there is illustrated one example of a backside view of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface106. Referring to FIG. 9 , there is illustrated one example of a topview of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106.Referring to FIG. 10 , there is illustrated one example of a bottom viewof furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106.Referring to FIG. 11 , there is illustrated one example of a right sideview of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106.Referring to FIG. 12 , there is illustrated one example of a left sideview of furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106.

Referring to FIG. 13 , there is illustrated one example of furniture 100having more than one adjustable work surface 106A and 106B. In anexemplary embodiment, more than one work surface 106 assembly can bepositioned on a single mask 120. In addition, the mast 120 can bepositioned horizontally, vertically, or at other angles, as may berequired and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

In an exemplary embodiment, a piece of furniture 100 can have more thanone adjustable work surface. The furniture 100 can comprise at least onemast 120, and more than one work surface 106, each of the work surfaceshaving a first mast hole 148.

The furniture 100 can comprise at least one torsion plate 142, for eachof the work surfaces 106, having a second mast hole 150. The torsionplate 142 can be fastened to the work surface 106. At least one torsionlever 136, for each of the work surfaces 106, is movably fastened on thetorsion plate 142. A torsion spring 138, for each of the work surfaces106, has a first spring end 154 that connects to the first one of thetorsion lever 136 and a second spring end 156 that connects to thesecond one of the torsion lever 136. The mast 120 passes through thefirst mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and the torsion spring138. At least one handle 122 for each of the work surfaces 106. At leastone linkage 130/134, for each of the work surfaces 106, having a firstlinkage end 126, and a second linkage end 158. The handle is movablyconnected to the first linkage end 126 and the torsion lever 136 ismovably connected to the second linkage end 158. A user 502 pulls thehandle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 to reposition 210/212 at leastone of the first spring end 156 or the second spring end 158 increasingthe diameter of the torsion spring 138, reducing the resting tension,allowing the work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned on the mast120. User 502 releases the handle 122 causing the torsion lever 136 toreposition 210/212 at least one of the first spring end 156 or thesecond spring end 158 decreasing the diameter of the torsion spring 138,returning to the predetermined resting tension, such that the torsionspring 138 constricts gripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface106 from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast 120.

Referring to FIG. 14 , there are illustrated exemplary embodiments ofadjustable work surfaces 106 incorporated into a plurality of differentkinds of furniture pieces 100. In an exemplary embodiment, more than onemast 120 can be utilized in a furniture 100 design and some or all ofthe masts 120 can have more than one work surface 106, as may berequired and/or desired in a particular embodiment. Such furniture 100,for example, and not a limitation can be in reference ‘A’ 302 abookshelf or shelf, in reference ‘B’ 304 an entertainment center, inreference ‘C’ 306 a closet, in reference ‘B’ 308 cabinets, or othertypes and kinds of furniture, as may be required and/or desired in aparticular embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15 , there is illustrated one example of a methodusing furniture 100 having at least one adjustable work surface 106. Inan exemplary embodiment, the method begins in step 1002 by pulling, byway of a user 502, at least one of a handle 122 causing a torsion lever136 to reposition 210/212 at least one of a first spring end 154 or asecond spring end 156 increasing the diameter of a torsion spring 138allowing a work surface 106 to be slidably repositioned 406 on a mast120.

A piece of furniture 100 can comprise the mast 120. The work surface 106has a first mast hole 148. A torsion plate has a second mast hole 150.The torsion plate 142 is fastened to the work surface 106. At least oneof the torsion lever 136 is movably fastened on the torsion plate 142.The torsion spring 138 has the first spring end 154 that connects to afirst one of the torsion lever 136 and the second spring end 156 thatconnects to a second one of the torsion lever 136.

The mast 120 passes through the first mast hole 150, the second masthole 152, and the torsion spring 138. At least one handle 122, at leastone linkage 130/134 has a first linkage end 126, and a second linkageend 158. The handle 122 is movably connected to the first linkage end126 and the torsion lever 136 is movably connected to the second linkageend 158. The method then moves to step 1004.

In step 1004, the work surface 106 can be repositioned 406 raising orlowering the work surface 106, by way of user 502 along the mast 120.The method then moves to step 1006.

In step 1006, the handle 122 is released, by way of user 502, causingthe torsion lever 138 to reposition 210/212 at least one of the firstspring end 154 or the second spring end 156 decreasing the diameter ofthe torsion spring 138 such that the torsion spring 138 constrictsgripping the mast 120 preventing the work surface 106 from movinghorizontally or vertically along the mast 120. The method is thenexited.

Referring to FIG. 16 , there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of amethod of adjusting a work surface 106 that can be interchangeably usedwith the methods of the present invention.

In step 1102, more than one bearing 144 can be positioned proximate tothe second mast hole 150 and secured to the torsion plate 142 andpositioned proximate to the third mast hole 152, and secured to theupper torsion plate 146. The mast 120 passes through the bearing 144 andthe first mast hole 148, the second mast hole 150, and the third masthole 152.

In step 1104, more than one of the work surfaces 106 can be positioned,by way of the user, on the mast 120.

In step 1106, more than one of the mast 120 can be added to thefurniture 100 design. Each of the masts 120 can comprise one or more ofthe work surfaces 106.

In step 1108, leg support 112 can be fastened to the mast 120. Themethod then moves to step 1110.

In step 1110, more than one leg 116/118 can be interconnected with legsupport 112. The legs 116/118 are spread apart wider than the worksurface 106 with respect to the mast 120 allowing the user 502 tomovably adjust 406 the work surface 106 up and down to any heightbetween a floor level height 202 proximate to the legs 116/118 and ahigh height level 206 proximate to the height of the mast 120.

The flow diagrams depicted herein are just examples. There may be manyvariations to these diagrams or the steps (or operations) describedtherein without departing from the spirit of the invention. Forinstance, the steps may be performed in a differing order, or steps maybe added, deleted, or modified. All of these variations are considered apart of the claimed invention.

While the preferred embodiment to the invention has been described, itwill be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in thefuture, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall withinthe scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construedto maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.

What is claimed is:
 1. A furniture having at least one adjustable worksurface comprising: a mast; a work surface having a first mast hole; atorsion plate having a second mast hole, the torsion plate is fastenedto the work surface; at least one of a torsion lever is movably fastenedon the torsion plate; a torsion spring having a first spring end thatconnects to first one of the torsion lever and a second spring end thatconnects to second one of the torsion lever, the mast passes through thefirst mast hole, the second mast hole, and the torsion spring; at leastone of a handle; at least one of a linkage having a first linkage end,and a second linkage end, the handle is movably connected to the firstlinkage end and the torsion lever is movably connected to the secondlinkage end, a user pulls the handle causing the torsion lever toreposition at least one of the first spring end or the second spring endincreasing diameter of the torsion spring allowing the work surface tobe slidably repositioned on the mast, the user releases the handlecausing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first springend or the second spring end decreasing diameter of the torsion springsuch that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mast preventing thework surface from moving horizontally or vertically along the mast. 2.The furniture in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: an uppertorsion plate having a third mast hole, the upper torsion plate and thetorsion plate are fastened together with the work surface therebetween,the mast passes through the third mast hole.
 3. The furniture inaccordance with claim 2, further comprising: more than one of a bearingis positioned proximate to the second mast hole and secured to thetorsion plate, and positioned proximate to the third mast hole andsecured to the upper torsion plate, the mast passes through the bearing.4. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: a legsupport is fastened to the mast; and more than one of a leg isinterconnected with the leg support, the legs are spread apart widerthan the work surface with respect to the mast allowing the user tomovably adjust the work surface to any height between a floor levelheight proximate to height of the leg and a high height level proximateto height of the mast.
 5. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, morethan one of the work surface is positioned on the mast.
 6. The furniturein accordance with claim 1, the mast is orientated vertically.
 7. Thefurniture in accordance with claim 1, the mast is orientatedhorizontally.
 8. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, more than oneof the mast comprises one or more of the work surface.
 9. The furniturein accordance with claim 1, the handle is movably fastened to the worksurface.
 10. The furniture in accordance with claim 1, the linkagecomprises a first linkage and a second linkage, the first linkage andthe second linkage are movably connected.
 11. The furniture inaccordance with claim 10, the first linkage is rotatably fastened to thework surface creating a pivot point that the first linkage rotates aboutwhen the user pulls the handle.
 12. The furniture in accordance withclaim 11, at least one of the first linkage or the second linkage havingan adjustment slot.
 13. The furniture in accordance with claim 12, thehandle adjustably interconnects with the adjustment slot settingpredetermined resting tension of the torsion spring.
 14. A method ofusing furniture having at least one adjustable work surface, the methodcomprising the steps of: pulling, by way of a user, at least one of ahandle causing a torsion lever to reposition at least one of a firstspring end or a second spring end increasing diameter of a torsionspring allowing a work surface to be slidably repositioned on a mast, afurniture comprising the mast, the work surface having a first masthole, a torsion plate having a second mast hole, the torsion plate isfastened to the work surface, at least one of the torsion lever ismovably fastened on the torsion plate, the torsion spring having thefirst spring end that connects to first one of the torsion lever and thesecond spring end that connects to second one of the torsion lever, themast passes through the first mast hole, the second mast hole, and thetorsion spring, at least one of the handle, at least one of a linkagehaving a first linkage end, and a second linkage end, the handle ismovably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever ismovably connected to the second linkage end; repositioning, by way ofthe user, the work surface along the mast; releasing the handle, by wayof the user, causing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of thefirst spring end or the second spring end decreasing diameter of thetorsion spring such that the torsion spring constricts gripping the mastpreventing the work surface from moving horizontally or vertically alongthe mast.
 15. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprisingthe step of: positioning more than one of a bearing proximate to thesecond mast hole and secured to the torsion plate and positionedproximate to the third mast hole and secured to the upper torsion plate,the mast passes through the bearing.
 16. The method in accordance withclaim 14, further comprising the step of: positioning, by way of theuser, more than one of the work surface on the mast.
 17. The method inaccordance with claim 14, further comprising the step of: adding morethan one of the mast, each of the mast comprises one or more of the worksurface.
 18. The method in accordance with claim 14, further comprisingthe step of: fastening a leg support to the mast; and interconnectingmore than one of a leg with the leg support, the legs are spread apartwider than the work surface with respect to the mast allowing the userto movably adjust the work surface to any height between a floor levelheight proximate to the leg and a high height level proximate to heightof the mast.
 19. A furniture having more than one adjustable worksurface comprising: at least one of a mast; more than one of a worksurface, each of the work surface having a first mast hole; at least oneof a torsion plate, for each of the work surface, having a second masthole, the torsion plate is fastened to the work surface; at least one ofa torsion lever, for each of the work surface, is movably fastened onthe torsion plate; a torsion spring, for each of the work surface,having a first spring end that connects to first one of the torsionlever and a second spring end that connects to second one of the torsionlever, the mast passes through the first mast hole, the second masthole, and the torsion spring; at least one of a handle for each of thework surface; at least one of a linkage, for each of the work surface,having a first linkage end, and a second linkage end, the handle ismovably connected to the first linkage end and the torsion lever ismovably connected to the second linkage end, a user pulls the handlecausing the torsion lever to reposition at least one of the first springend or the second spring end increasing diameter of the torsion springallowing the work surface to be slidably repositioned on the mast, theuser releases the handle causing the torsion lever to reposition atleast one of the first spring end or the second spring end decreasingdiameter of the torsion spring such that the torsion spring constrictsgripping the mast preventing the work surface from moving horizontallyor vertically along the mast.
 20. The furniture in accordance with claim1, the furniture is at least one of the following: a workstation, adesk, a table, a cabinet, a closet, an entertainment center, a shelf, ora bookshelf.